2012 Washington Conference
National Commander Fang Wong's participation in the annual Washington Conference in Washington, D.C. February 27-29, 2012.![Photo by Doug Malin](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/51590/2012-03-16/022112_Washington_Conference_DM_0002.jpg?itok=514AbmJT)
Photo by Doug Malin
![Members of the National Executive Committee attending a conference meeting. Photo by Doug Malin](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/51590/2012-03-16/022112_Washington_Conference_DM_0004.jpg?itok=InGRc-YI)
Members of the National Executive Committee attending a conference meeting. Photo by Doug Malin
![U.S. Representative Bob Filner is awarded The American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award for his contributions to VA healthcare services. Photo by Doug Malin](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/51590/2012-03-16/022112_Washington_Conference_DM_0009.jpg?itok=6seN33ZG)
U.S. Representative Bob Filner is awarded The American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award for his contributions to VA healthcare services. Photo by Doug Malin
![Photo by Doug Malin](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/51590/2012-03-16/022112_Washington_Conference_DM_0014.jpg?itok=wk833-qQ)
Photo by Doug Malin
![Holly Petraeus, assistant director for service member affairs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was a featured speaker during Commander's Call. Photo by Doug Malin](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/51590/2012-03-16/022112_Washington_Conference_DM_0015.jpg?itok=AoOA64Z8)
Holly Petraeus, assistant director for service member affairs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was a featured speaker during Commander's Call. Photo by Doug Malin
![Photo by Doug Malin](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/51590/2012-03-16/022112_Washington_Conference_DM_0017.jpg?itok=bRlmiR2x)
Photo by Doug Malin
![National Commander Fang A. Wong and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack signed a memorandum of understanding to kick off a nationwide campaign to increase the percentage of military veterans employed by the USDA. Photo by Doug Malin](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/51590/2012-03-16/022112_Washington_Conference_DM_0021.jpg?itok=FdMg2yEb)
National Commander Fang A. Wong and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack signed a memorandum of understanding to kick off a nationwide campaign to increase the percentage of military veterans employed by the USDA. Photo by Doug Malin
![Army Cpt. Dan Berschinski, a double-amputee, explained to Legion family members during the Commander's Call the importance of military health care. Photo by Doug Malin](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/51590/2012-03-16/022112_Washington_Conference_DM_0027.jpg?itok=yhe6T6zp)
Army Cpt. Dan Berschinski, a double-amputee, explained to Legion family members during the Commander's Call the importance of military health care. Photo by Doug Malin
![Photo by Doug Malin](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/51590/2012-03-16/022112_Washington_Conference_DM_0033.jpg?itok=sLllHz-J)
Photo by Doug Malin
![The National Commander and First Lady stand with PR Award winner Dale Dye, who was honored for his work as a military representative in the film industry. Photo by Doug Malin](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/51590/2012-03-16/PR-Lucheon_001.jpg?itok=fzwSDZzO)
The National Commander and First Lady stand with PR Award winner Dale Dye, who was honored for his work as a military representative in the film industry. Photo by Doug Malin
![Color guard at the State Department Reception. Photo by Doug Malin](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/51590/2012-03-16/State-Dept_005.jpg?itok=Aw4IWPeI)
Color guard at the State Department Reception. Photo by Doug Malin
![National Commander Wong recognizes Walter Finley for his outstanding service to the VA healthcare system. Photo by Doug Malin](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/51590/2012-03-16/washington-conf_038.jpg?itok=luPQ9Ja7)
National Commander Wong recognizes Walter Finley for his outstanding service to the VA healthcare system. Photo by Doug Malin